In brief: 2 teens charged with robbery in attack on boy, bike theft

2 teens charged with robbery in attack on boy, bike theft

Two 14-year-old City of Poughkeepsie teens face robbery charges, accused of stealing a bicycle and accosting a person, authorities said.

City of Poughkeepsie police said Wednesday that both teens were charged with one count each of first-degree and second-degree robbery, both felonies. Police did not release their names.

Officers responded at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 7 to a reported fight on Corlies Avenue, police said in a written release. The victim told police he was riding his bike home when a group of kids taunted him and threw ice.

The victim tried to get away, but was chased down, punched in the face several times and knocked off his bike. His attackers took the bike and fled. The victim suffered hip and arm injuries , police said.

An investigation led to the arrests. The teens were arraigned in City Court and placed in a secure juvenile detention center, pending a Family Court appearance.

Displaced fire victims to hold Sunday fundraiser

The Town of Poughkeepsie victims who lost their home in a Jan. 2 fire will hold a fundraiser Sunday.

James Taber, Jennifer Jenne and Tessacalina Nollenberger were displaced after the house at 516 Haight Ave. was destroyed.

Taber and Jenne invite anyone who wishes to contribute to an afternoon of food, music and dancing. They will accept donations and host a raffle, and guests are welcome to bring food to contribute to a community potluck dinner.

Taber and Jenne said they also will accept donations for Nollenberger.

The event is at 2 p.m. at 1 Violet Ave. in Poughkeepsie.

Donations also may be sent to Taber's place of employment, Millman's T-Shirt Factory, 12 Fowler Ave., Poughkeepsie.

Highland woman charged in stabbing gets court date

A Highland woman is due in Lloyd Town Court to face felony charges stemming from a domestic dispute, Lloyd police said.

Patrcia E. Steidel, 40, was charged with second- and third-degree assault, both felonies.

Steidel is accused of stabbing her boyfriend with scissors Tuesday at her residence, police said. The man had wounds to his shoulder, police said.

Steidel is free on $1,000 bail. She is due in court Tuesday.

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In brief: 2 teens charged with robbery in attack on boy, bike theft

Two 14-year-old City of Poughkeepsie teens face robbery charges, accused of stealing a bicycle and accosting a person, authorities said.